Question 1

Sue Esplan

Hi Quickcrop! You are currently listing the Little Pig as no longer available. Are you intending to restock this and if so when? The Big Pig would be too large for our 2-person household. Thank you.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 2

john salmon

HiI have a quantity of raw horse manure (no straw)can this go into the composter with my grass clippings and straw / paper

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 3

Estelle Taylor

Hi Niall, my Mum has one of these and loves it. She’s encouraging me to buy one. Do you have any recommendation on which size would be best for a household of 1-2 adults please?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 4

Angela Cummins

I lost the clip to close one section of my my big pig it was the older model I am lost without it . Many Thanks if you have one

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 5

Garrat

Do you ever run out of space in your beds to put the compost (or have to remove soil) say after a year or 2?If I was buying soil for a new bed - should I just but too soil so that I can complement it with my own compost over time ... or should I Still b...

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 6

Jill Burton

Hi, can you tell how the joraform composter holds up along the coast. The composter is quite expensive if it would be lost to rust in few years!Do they have a guarantee on the steel?Thanks.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 7

Liam FANNING

Have chickens for which I use wood shaving for bedding. Can this be used as brown waste? Will I compost quickly?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 8

Tina marie Bruton

Hi, is it possible to buy the frame for this separately please? We have the big pig for many many years and the tumbler part is still perfect, but the frame is beginning to give.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 9

Micheal Walsh

Hi Niall, what gases are generated during the composting process, are there ways of ensuring that harmful greenhouse gases such as methane aren't released?Thanks

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 10

Anthony Doherty

I have just purchased a jorafom composter and would like to know the mix of food waste to other materials.Will the jorafom temperature depend on weather conditions.Regards Anthony.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 11

Philipp

I am interested in this composter, but am concerned about some reviews online complaining about rust issues. What is your experience with rust of the JK125/270 over the long term? What would be a realistic life expectancy for outdoor use in Europe?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 12

Elizabeth Flanagan

I am a first tim user or 'big pig' and because I ordered mine ready built I received no instructions. I've been adding in waste from kitchen and garden but how will I know when one side is full? Also, reading the description it mentioned a metal plate tha...

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 13

Kat Doyle

Hi Niall. I'm loving my big pig. I need a wheelbarrow which fits underneath but also robust enough for general purposes. Puma or garden buddy perhaps?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 14

Gemma

Hi, i’m looking for a composter for a house we’ve just moved into that is coastal. Will all the parts of the JK270 be able to handle the salty air? Thanks, Gemma

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 15

Hazel

Is the weekly capacity listed the maximum volume of material that the tumbler can cope with or the volume that comes out as compost? I assume that as it breaks down the volume will reduce quite a bit? I would like to know roughly how much compost I can ex...

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 16

rhiannon benson

We keep chickens. What effect will a weekly tray of chucken poo/straw/sawdust have on a mixture which with otherwise be kitchen waste and grass cuttings?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 17

Deirdre Dunne

Could you clarify for us exactly what can go in? Cooked meat and bones I see can but general meal leftovers - pasta, rice, sauces, cream/milk/dairy generally, break/crackers and sweet things like biscuits/sweet cereal etc. getting mixed answers. Sorry if ...

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 18

Alan Shuttleworth

I loaded my Big Pig with grass cuttings, leaves and kitchen waste and after one day the temperature was coming up nicely. I rotated the unit every day for about 3 days and it got hotter and hotter. I then had to go away for a week but when I came back the...

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 19

Ian

I've had the large Joraform for a couple of years and am still trying to get the balance of brown matter right. My most recent batch was mushy and smelly so I need much more brown matter.As it goes through wood pellets like there's no tomorrow I want to ...

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 20

Zoe

Hi. I’m looking to illuminate any raw or cooked waste. We have hens which take care of leftovers, but thinking about fish & meat bones, meat that may be gone off, along with our usual compost stuff. Which is better, the hot bin or tumbler?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 21

angela keay

we are hoping to use this compost tumbler for our school kitchen waste. what exactly can be put in the composter. just trying to decide how we can separate the waste. Thanks

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 22

Richard

Hi I have the big pig for many years now and has been great. However the metal bar that runs through the middle and connects at each end of the stand is broken. Do you have spares in stock? Thanks Richard

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 23

Patricia

Hi, considering an alternative to the ‘brown’ bin, especially for food waste. Does this need good sun exposure and can it be fixed to a wall? Thanks

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 24

Stephen

HI, I recently purcahsed the Big Pig and havent yet used it, can you please tell me how much sawdust I should use in the The Big? I have lost the instructions could you please email these to me ? Many Thank

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 25

Francis Lamon

Has the insulation changed in the pig it use to be white and now I see in your videos its black,any reason for that

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 26

Nicky O'Donnell

Can I put shredded woody garden waste in the bin alongside soft green garden waste and food waste? A friend told me I needed to add sawdust?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 27

Sinead Burke

Hi Andrew, is this composter really rodent-proof? We were met by a fabulously healthy rat when we opened our normal compost bin the other day so totally rodent-proof is what we're looking for. I reckon the rats here do a gymnastics course growing up - I'...

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 28

Adrienne

Hi, I have 3 questions:1. For composting garden waste: Does it need to be broken up? I"m thinking of things like big squash, tomato, and cucumber vines.2. When composting kitchen waste: again, do things need to be broken up?3. Once a "batch" has begu...

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Joraform Compost Tumbler JK270 'Big Pig'

Question 29

Sarah Moloney

Can this be put straight onto a paved surface or does it need a base or liner?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 30

Fiona

Can these be painted/stained and if so, what type of paint is recommended so as not to contaminate soil & crops? Thank you.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 31

Clare Gaylard

Is there a bottom the bed?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 32

EPF

What is the rough weight of soil required for each size? Or how many bags of soil would be needed? Thanks

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 33

Joe

Does the 2,000 litres of soil for the 14 to 21 inch unit fill the entire bed i.e. both split level units and the corner section?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 34

N Keegan

How many litres of soul is needed to fill this please? I'm interested in the bigger one

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 35

Jane Ferguson

How much compost mix would a bed this size take?

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 36

Paul

What is the best base for these types of bed? I have an area with a concrete floor that I would like to put these on but am concerned that pooling water would damage the wood over time. Could they be placed on to something to keep them out of contact with...

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 37

Peter Quirk

Please can you advise the overall footprint size of this the 2 tier L shaped I am looking for a bed 1.8x1.8m

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Premier Beds > 2 Tier Corner Raised Bed

Question 38

Kim Chatwin

Hi do you make raised beds 6 foot x 2 foot if so how much are they please. Also if 3 or 4 were purchased is there discount or free delivery.Thank youKim

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Flower Beds > 17.5cm High Raised Flower Beds

Question 39

Barbara

Is the timber used for the flower beds FSC certified?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Flower Beds > Raised Flower Bed 22.5cm High

Question 40

Eileen

Do these beds have bases?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Flower Beds > Raised Flower Bed 22.5cm High

Question 41

arin oz

That is so discouraging not to see metric sizes along with imperial sizes.Why don't you have metric mesurements as well?

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Flower Beds > Raised Flower Bed 22.5cm High

Question 42

Trevor

Hi. Is it ok to use the flower bed kits to grow vegetables? Are they treated the same way?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Flower Beds > Raised Flower Bed Kits 35cm High

Question 43

sue mcginn

where does thetimber come from?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 120cm x 22.5cm x 20mm Board

Question 44

moira Nigriello

is the timber treated?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 120cm x 22.5cm x 33.5mm Board

Question 45

George Taylor

Why do we require 2 brackets for each corner

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 53cm Fixing Bracket

Question 46

Tim Kitchen

Hi, What size screws will I need to use these with 1.25" thick boards and 3" posts? Thanks

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 53cm Fixing Bracket

Question 47

patricia bailey

Hi, are these suitable for making beds for organic gardening? how is the wood treated? Thanks

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 180cm x 17.5cm x 20mm Board

Question 48

Roger Discombe

Do they have Posidrive heads?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 4.0 x 40mm Wood Screws (200 per box)

Question 49

Ting Ting Grace

Hi, are these screws 30mm in length? I am buying 1.25 in planks to make raised bed. Which are 31 mm thick.Thanks.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Raised beds > Raised Bed Parts > 4.0 x 30mm Wood Screws (200 per box)

Question 50

Megan

Is there a lid for this composter that I can buy separately?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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